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Jim Inhofe

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James Mountain Inhofe is a former United States Senator from Oklahoma, serving from 1994 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Inhofe is known for his strong conservative views, particularly on issues related to national defense and environmental policy. He gained notoriety for his skepticism regarding climate change, famously calling it a hoax. Throughout his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

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Feb 1, 2010

I have felt that, as large as that continent is, we ought to have something probably in Ghana.

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Feb 1, 2010

Moving detainees held in GTMO to the United States would not stop future terrorist attacks to this country.

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Feb 1, 2010

I was very strongly in support of the third site in Poland.

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Feb 1, 2010

I feel for the first time in many years somewhat optimistic that these new faces that want to bring that country hopefully back to where it was at one time.

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Feb 1, 2010

I think some 250 coalition members are being trained by this JFETS program.

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Feb 1, 2010

Some of the things that are working--and we've talked about this before...

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Feb 1, 2010

If work started in 2013, when will we see a new bomber?

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Feb 1, 2010

General Schwartz, General Corley, Commander of ACC, has said that the fleet of B-2 bombers is too small for persistent attacks in heavily defended airspace.

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Feb 1, 2010

The Air Force will not have its first unit of combat-ready JSF until at least 2015.

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Feb 1, 2010

I think he's taking a bum rap is my position.

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Feb 1, 2010

How will the United States be able to deliver tactical nuclear weapons without a dual-capable JSF?

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Feb 1, 2010

ICBMs remain an important part of the Nation's nuclear deterrent with attributes that ensure the TRIAD is balanced, responsive, and adaptable.

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Feb 1, 2010

What will be the impact on legacy aircraft if JSF production slips further than currently planned?

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Feb 1, 2010

What implications will a non-dual capable JSF have for U.S. security guarantees to our European allies?

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Feb 1, 2010

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Russia will start building a new strategic bomber.

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Feb 1, 2010

Will we be able to sustain the current fleet of bombers to meet national security requirements until the next generation bomber is operational?

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Feb 1, 2010

Are there plans to request such funding in the future?

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Feb 1, 2010

I visited your marines in Djibouti and other areas down there.

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Feb 1, 2010

I see an unacceptable growth in the risk of the force.

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Feb 1, 2010

At this point, I think that the current policy works.

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Feb 1, 2010

Can you check on our ability to purify water in austere locations, ensuring a safe supply of drinking water for our soldiers in theater?

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Feb 1, 2010

I applaud you, General Casey, for the emphasis you have placed on the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program...

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Feb 1, 2010

The Army's current fleets of combat vehicles and helicopters were developed and procured over 30 to 60 years ago and are aging at an increasingly rapid rate.

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